taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to wait for a long time; to wait and wait; to eagerly await
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
wavelike; in waves; undulation
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
difficult to obtain; difficult to get
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
studying abroad; (temporarily) studying at another school (to learn a specific skill)
system; institution; organization; organisation
print; printing; (printed) copy; handout; flyer
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
several people; a few people
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
overseas student; exchange student
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
when it becomes; when it comes to